Sunderland Squadrons of World War 2: No. 19 (Combat Aircraft)

Sunderland Squadrons of World War 2: No. 19 (Combat Aircraft)

by Chris Davey (Illustrator), Chris Davey (Illustrator), Jon Lake (Author)

Synopsis

The elegant Sunderland was the RAF's staple maritime patrol aircraft throughout World War II (1939-1945). Crucial in the Battle of the Atlantic, the Sunderland was instrumental in defeating the U-Boat menace which threatened to starve the UK into submission. Nicknamed the Flying Porcupine due to its heavy armoury of 14 guns, the Sunderland proved an immediate success in battle. Aside from its worldwide use with the RAF, it saw action with the RAAF, RNZAF and RCAF. This is the first book devoted to the Sunderland's WW2 service to be published in over a decade.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 112
Edition: 1
Publisher: Osprey Publishing
Published: 25 Aug 2000

ISBN 10: 1841760242
ISBN 13: 9781841760247

Author Bio
Jon Lake's most recent work for Osprey was the well-received Combat Aircraft volume on the Blenheim. Jon Lake is one of Britains leading journalists and historians, and secretary of the Freelance Aviation Journalists Association.